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PREPARING FOR YOUR POOL

WHAT ARE THE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PUMP & HEATERS?

Keep in mind you will need to hire an electrician if you purchase a heater. 

For the pool filter pump, there needs to be a GFCI 120v 15amp outlet within extension cord distance of your pool equipment, but if your outdoor plug isn’t protected by a GFCI we can provide an adapter upon delivery if needed for $30.

With our standard Honcho heater (110V) you need two outlets near the pool pump location: one 120v 15amp outlet for the pool pump, and one additional dedicated 120v 20amp outlet within 15-20ft of the pool pump location. 

For an upgraded electric heater (11kw) you will still need the 120v 15amp outlet for the pool pump and a 240v junction box installed within 6ft of the pool pump location. You'll need 60amps for the 11kw heater.

For the Heater / Chiller combo unit you will still need the 120v 15amp outlet for the pool pump and a 240v - 20 amp junction box for the heater/chiller unit installed within 6ft of the pool pump location.

For an upgraded gas heater or propane heater, it will need to have its own dedicated 120v 15amp outlet and cannot run off an extension cord. This is in addition to the 120v 15amp outlet you'll need for the pool pump.


You can reach out to a couple electricians to get quotes to see if it's a cost effective solution for you. Costs can start at $1,000 and increase depending on how far they need to trench to your electrical box and the more powerful heaters require thicker wiring which is more expensive. 

You will want to get a quote from an electrician to see the costs and also to ensure you have enough power available on your breaker panel. 

You can wait until after we install your pool to have the electrician install the electrical needs but if you have them come beforehand they will need to return afterwards to connect the heater to the junction box. 

You can see the specs for the heater options in the attached image. 

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If you need an electrician in Austin you can reach out to Albert at ‭512-766-3828, he's great!



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